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RBI Tight Liquidity Hits MSME Credit Flow in Tier-2 Cities

RBI’s tight liquidity stance is beginning to impact MSME credit flow across Tier-2 cities, with lenders turning cautious and loan disbursals slowing. Small...

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PSU Banks Boost Gold Loan Focus in Smaller Towns

Public sector banks are increasing their focus on gold loans as demand rises across smaller towns and semi-urban regions. This trend reflects changing...

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Axis Bank Infuses ₹1,500 Crore into Axis Finance Strategy

Axis Bank infusion into Axis Finance marks a significant move to strengthen its NBFC arm and expand lending capabilities. The ₹1,500 crore capital...

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D2C Brands Funding Shift Toward Profitability in India

D2C brands in India are seeing selective funding in 2026 as investors shift focus from rapid scale to profitability. The easy capital phase...

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UPI Monetisation Debate: Impact on Small City Merchants

The UPI monetisation debate is gaining attention as policymakers and industry stakeholders explore sustainable revenue models. For merchants in smaller cities, the concern...

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NBFC-Focused Lending Startups Raise Debt Amid Credit Demand Spike

NBFC-focused lending startups are securing fresh debt funding in 2026 as credit demand surges across retail and MSME segments. The trend highlights growing...

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Gold Loan Demand Surge: Stress Signal or Smart Liquidity Move

Gold loan demand in India has surged again in 2026, raising questions about whether this reflects financial stress or a strategic liquidity move....

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India Retail Inflation Trend and EMI Burden in Tier-2 Cities

India’s retail inflation trend is directly influencing EMI costs for borrowers in Tier-2 cities. As inflation pressures remain uneven, lending rates and household...

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RBI Liquidity Stance 2026: Impact on MSMEs and NBFC Lending

India’s central bank liquidity stance in 2026 is shaping credit access across the economy. The RBI liquidity stance is particularly relevant for MSMEs...

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Small Town India Driving Consumer Brand Growth in 2026

Small town India is emerging as a powerful growth engine for consumer brands in 2026. Rising incomes, rapid smartphone adoption, and expanding retail...

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